Our AR reading program continues to be a bright spot in the school as we combine our school’s community efforts towards reading and a celebration of the cultures that have formed our country.
Eagle feathers are a sign of honour. Many years ago eagle feathers were presented to acknowledge great accomplishments among First Nations people. For the past four years all of our 100 point t-shirts have included an eagle feather in recognition of the importance of 100 AR points. The feathers are also a reminder that our reading is not only for us but helps our community as well. Elder Mike Pinay has told us that “Education is the new buffalo”. For many years the great herds of buffalo provided many of the basic necessities of living in Saskatchewan. The First Peoples relied on the buffalo to survive and thrive. Today people in Saskatchewan are sustained by their education, making it the new buffalo. When we succeed in reading we are taking control of our own lives, helping our community to thrive. Inukshuk have been used in the vast lands of Northern Canada to guide travelers and to mark fertile hunting and fishing areas. By earning our AR points we are creating landmarks that help us guide our lives to where we want them to go. Being a community of readers we are also guides for everyone all around us, setting an example of how we can succeed and follow our own path to success. The Métis infinity symbol represents the joining of two cultures and the existence of a people forever. Our infinity symbol reminds us that when we earn our 100 points that it can never be taken away from us. We combine our AR reading with the rest of our education to create a foundation that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Our infinity means we make our own choices and go where we want to go. - AR Committee 2014-2015 |